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Job Title: National Project Specialist Reports To: Director, Western Tribal Diabetes Project Salary Range: $34,000 to 48,000 (DOE) Program: The Western Tribal Diabetes Project, The EpiCenter Classification: Full Time, November 2001 ? October 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Opening Date: November 9, 2001 Closing Date: November 30, 2001 or Until Filled Job Summary: The Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB) oversees the Western Tribal Diabetes Project (WTDP). The National Project Specialist is responsible for developing train-the-trainer curriculum to enable American Indian and Alaskan Native (AI/AN) Regional Support Centers (tribally operated epidemiology centers) to become proficient in data improvement systems developed by WTDP. The National Project Specialist works closely with all Project personnel and tribal representatives served by the Project. The Project Specialist�s main duties will be to: (1) Promote standardized systems and strategies developed by WTDP for the implementation of a diabetes tracking system, (2) Develop train-the-trainer training curriculum, (3) Disseminate Project Information to AI/AN Regional Training Centers, (4) Conduct train-the-trainer workshops in Indian Health Services (IHS) Resources and Patient Management System (RPMS)*, including Q-Man and Diabetes Management System, Version 1.0, (5) Plan, develop and implement a Project evaluation component to assess program effectiveness, and (6) Provide follow-up and year-end reports to the Project Director and funding agency. *RPMS is the computerized health information system used by Indian health and medical facilities. Essential Functions: 1. Provide technical assistance and training for staff in Regional Support Centers (centralized and on-site) that will lead to improved local data collection systems to estimate rates of diabetes and its associated complications for AI/AN. * Develop new and refine existing Project training tools and train-the-trainer curriculum, including presentation, handouts, evaluation and steps on how to conduct training. 2. Assist AI/AN Regional Support Centers to become proficient in strategies to improve health information for diabetes this is available among respective tribal communities. * Coordinate and conduct workshops in the utilization of WTDP strategies and tools. * Develop "How To" curriculum and materials for workshops. * Assist the Western Diabetes Coordinator in developing and coordinator workshops designed to demonstrate to AI/AN tribes on the utilization of health data for prevention and health promotion activities. * Coordinate and secure partnerships with AI/AN Regional Support Centers. 3. Disseminate information about the Project�s national services to groups, tribes and organizations throughout Indian Country. * Coordinate and communicate all Project activities with IHS National Diabetes Program to ensure broad dissemination of WTDP. * Develop and conduct presentations about Project Services and updates to various groups. 4. Coordinate, implement and execute train-the-trainer workshops (central and on-site) for the following: (1) RPMS Diabetes Management System, Version 1.0; (2) Data utilization, (3) Site visits, (4) Project tools (trainings will follow the criteria created by the WTDP). * Refine existing training materials developed by the WTDP. * Coordinate all aspects of train-the-trainer workshops. * Develop training protocols for central and local trainings * Develop benchmarks to evaluate progress of training systems and applications. * Complete the evaluation summary for the RPMS trainings. 5. Plan, develop, and implement an evaluation component to demonstrate project effectiveness. * Utilize Project goals, objectives, and defined evaluation activities, develop evaluation protocols to measure program outputs, activities and indicators. * Develop benchmarks to ensure the Project�s success based on project goals, objectives, and work scope. * Develop and implement an evaluation tool to inform and assess project limitations and successes (ongoing). 6. Complete all Project reporting requirements utilizing the program�s evaluation results and measures of success. * Formulate and submit an aggregate, year-end Project report and submit to the Project Director and funding agency. * Present Project outcomes at the NPAIHB quarterly meeting. * Submit reports to "The IHS Primary Care Provider" publication. Additional Functions: 1. Coordinate all travel schedules, travel advances, and travel reports necessary for this position. 2. Track Project information utilizing the Access databases created for the Project. 3. Assist WTDP Project staff to write and submit funding grants. 4. Attend and co-present one presentation per year at the NPAIHB quarterly board meeting. 5. Provide presentations on Project updates, findings, and other information to various organizations, groups and conferences. 6. Provide weekly updates to the Project Director and Executive Director. 7. Attend National and Regional conferences and meetings, as directed by the WTDP Director. Qualifications: 1. Bachelor�s degree in health science or public health (Master�s degree in Public Health or health field preferred). 2. Knowledge or direct experience working in diabetes highly preferred. 3. Experience working in cross-cultural setting (experience working in Indian communities highly preferred) in conducting health-related trainings and community program planning. 4. Basic understanding about Indian health care programs, organizations and communities preferred. 5. Practical experience in creating written documents and editing written documents. 6. Knowledge and experience working with computerized health information systems. 7. Knowledge and experience working in office automation software including Microsoft applications (Access, Excel, Word, and Power Point), the Internet, and email applications. 8. Working knowledge in statistical analysis software (Epi-Info, SPSS) preferred. 9. Excellent organizational skills, and experience using copying and fax machines. 10. A self-starter who works with minimal supervision. 11. Ability to travel to national locations (35%). Applicants must agree to serve a minimum six-month probationary period during which time their employment can be terminated at will. The NPAIHB is a drug free workplace and any job offer is conditional upon clearing a test for the presence of illegal drugs. Physical Demands: Frequently involves sedentary work: exerting up to 10 pounds of force and/or a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Physical Requirements: Constantly requires the ability to receive detailed information through oral communications, and to make fine discrimination in sound. Constantly requires verbally expressing or exchanging ideas or important instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly. Constantly requires working with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm. Constantly requires repetitive movement of the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Often requires walking or moving about to accomplish tasks. Occasionally requires standing and/or sitting for sustained periods of time. Occasionally requires ascending or descending stairs or ramps using feet and legs and/or hand and arms. Occasionally requires stooping which entails the use of the lower extremities and back muscles. Infrequently requires crouching. Typical Environmental Conditions: The worker is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions which provide protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes, and is occasionally subject to outside environmental conditions. Travel Requirements: Travel throughout IHS designated Areas is required. Overnight travel outside of the area is infrequently required. Disclaimer: The individual must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing a significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and or skills required of all personnel so classified. Required application forms are available from: Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board, 527 SW Hall, Suite 300, Portland, Oregon 97201 (503) 228-4185 Fax: (503) 228-8182 http:\\www.npaihb.org Except as provided by Title 25 CFR, Section 472 which allows for Indian preference in hiring, the NPAIHB does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, physical handicap, marital status, politics, membership or non-membership in an employee organization. -- Andr� Cramblit: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Operations Director Northern California Indian Development Council NCIDC (http://www.ncidc.org) is a non-profit that meets the development needs of American Indians and operates an art gallery featuring the art of California tribes (http://www.americanindianonline.com) ============================================================ Sponsor a child today through Children International. Give a desperately poor child hope for a brighter future. 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